Seminole Sauteed Alligator Tail ~ Native American Recipe
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- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 lbs Alligator Tail Meat 2 Eggs, beaten 1 C Flour 1/2 t Garlic Powder 1 t Paprika Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 C Butter to saute
1. Clean and cut the alligator tail meat into strips lengthwise, 4x2-inch wide.
2, Sprinkle with lemon juice.
3. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Blot the alligator pieces, and dip into flour, then into beaten eggs.
5. Let eggs drip off and dip into flour again.
6. Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the alligator pieces quickly. Do not overcook or they will be tough.
7. As soon as the meat is browned add 2 cups of water and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice to the skillet.
8. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until very tender.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 16
2, Sprinkle with lemon juice.
3. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Blot the alligator pieces, and dip into flour, then into beaten eggs.
5. Let eggs drip off and dip into flour again.
6. Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the alligator pieces quickly. Do not overcook or they will be tough.
7. As soon as the meat is browned add 2 cups of water and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice to the skillet.
8. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until very tender.
Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 196.2
- Total Fat: 10.2 g
- Cholesterol: 101.8 mg
- Sodium: 225.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 19.4 g